| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Hale, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Zealand Road, Hale Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot on 302 is clear. Zealand road is clear all the way |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Hale Brook crossing open, easy crossing on rocks jist above the trail. Other minor crossings ok |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some larger trees will need to be cleared in spring. All are easily avoided. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
Two small flies noted |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Expect different trail conditions depending on the elevation. The side slope has snowshoe and boot sized post holes. The raised monorail in this section was not stable. Some open ground on the lower side (left side as you go up) which allowed for easier travel. Section from the switchbacks up is stable as long as you stay in the middle of the track. Light traction worked well today. |
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 | Name: |
Chief |
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 | E-Mail: |
chief.geiger@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2025-03-19 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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